Antoine Griezmann nears Manchester United deal as Jose Mourinho steps up chase for top summer target
JOSE MOURINHO is on the brink of landing his top target Antoine Griezmann in a deal that could cost Manchester United £86million, reports claim.
The Old Trafford boss wants a long-term successor for Zlatan Ibrahimovic and potentially a direct replacement as early as next season for Wayne Rooney.
Antoine Griezmann is training with France but is reportedly close to switching to UnitedGetty Images
And Atletico Madrid’s France striker Griezmann seems certain to tie up a deal soon, according to the Manchester Evening News.
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Sources close to the 26-year-old, who is close friends with United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba, claim a move to Old Trafford is now a formality.
Griezmann is top of Mourinho’s wish list, ahead of players such as Everton’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku.
Mourinho is still thought to be considering his ex-Chelsea hitman – but for now Lukaku appears far more likely to rejoin the Blues.
Perhaps Griezmann is revealing his big secret to France team-mate Laurent KoscielnyReuters
That could incresase the chances of Rooney moving back to Goodison.
And Mourinho also knows that even Ibrahimovic himself – such a sensation in his first Premier League season – is continually monitoring his own form and fitness at the age of 35.
So recruiting one of the world’s top talents, like Griezmann, would seem a huge step towards transforming United from top-four possibles to title challengers.
Griezmann is a huge favourite with the fans of La Liga club Atletico MadridGetty ImagesUnited will have concerns about the futures of current strikers Wayne Rooney and Zlatan IbrahimovicNews Group Newspapers Ltd
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Griezmann has been one of the top La Liga strikers with Real Sociedad and now AtleticoAP:Associated Press
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